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Roshinsky Family History

Roshinsky Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oshinsky, Rosinsky, Lashinsky, Rosinski, Rovinsky, Shinsky, Losinski

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Where is the Roshinsky family from?

You can see how Roshinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roshinsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roshinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Roshinsky families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Roshinsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roshinsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roshinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roshinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roshinsky. 50% of Roshinsky men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Roshinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Roshinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roshinsky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 49 immigration records available for the last name Roshinsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Roshinsky. For the veterans among your Roshinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roshinsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Roshinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Roshinsky in 1970 was 77, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roshinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roshinsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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